Escape: Sierra Leone

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Escape: Sierra Leone is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Reborn Games Inc. and was released on December 5, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Escape: Sierra Leone" is a challenging single-player exploration-based survival game set during the 1997 civil war. Players must navigate through an open world, roughly based on the Banana Islands, with no weapons, supplies, or objectives. The game is currently in Early Access, offering around 2 hours of playtime and features a vast terrain of 21 square kilometers to explore and escape from. Please note that the game may contain bugs and incomplete features as it is still in development.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging and immersive survival experience, requiring players to navigate a realistic jungle environment while managing resources like food and water.
The developer is highly active and responsive to community feedback, showing a commitment to improving the game and adding new features.
The gunplay and combat mechanics are intense and rewarding, providing a sense of satisfaction when successfully engaging with enemies.

The game has been in early access for a long time without significant updates, leading to concerns about its future development and overall value.
The inventory system is clunky and frustrating, making it difficult to manage items effectively during gameplay.
Many players have reported performance issues, including low frame rates and poor AI behavior, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The gameplay is described as raw and unfinished, featuring a flawed combat mechanic and awkward interactions, such as a problematic item pickup system. However, it offers some interesting mechanics that allow players to experiment with guns and gameplay without significant risk, making it somewhat enjoyable despite its challenges. Overall, the gameplay experience is mixed, with both fun elements and notable shortcomings.
- “The game has some interesting mechanics that reinforce the fact that you are not some military tough guy.”
- “Pretty fun, lets you play around with the mechanics and guns without risking anything in your survival playthrough.”
- “Gameplay is challenging and engaging.”
- “The game is raw, with a terrible combat mechanic and essentially a huge void (with plenty of grass); it's simply unfinished.”
- “Little things like the picking up mechanic are wonky, as well as some others.”
- “Gameplay is hard.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics in the game are generally described as decent, with detailed environments and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of titles like Far Cry. While some users appreciate the smooth visuals and beautiful world design, others note issues such as glitches and performance problems on older hardware. Overall, the graphics are considered satisfactory but not groundbreaking.
- “Graphics are not bad at all; the jungle is thick, and while it's a great way to try and sneak around, the enemy can't see you.”
- “No problem with the graphics; very detailed underbrush, and the world is beautiful.”
- “The nostalgic feel of games like Far Cry combined with next-gen graphics is impressive.”
- “Graphics are just okay.”
- “Cons: graphics are not great, weapon fire glitched, crafting system is poor, lack of tasks, and half of the time you can't even see the action.”
- “The nostalgic feel of games like Far Cry is lost with the current graphics.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting abysmal performance, sluggish controls, poor animations, and ineffective AI, leading many to feel it fails to deliver a satisfactory experience and seek refunds.
- “Abysmal performance, sluggish controls, poor animations, and bad AI. In short, it tries to be a poor man's Far Cry 2 clone with no success. Refund!”
- “The optimization is horrendous; I experience constant frame drops and stuttering, making the game nearly unplayable.”
- “Despite the interesting concept, the game suffers from severe optimization issues that ruin the overall experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating due to a clunky user interface and slow, tedious interactions with objects, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The UI is clunky; interacting with objects is slow and tedious.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Reviewers suggest that the game has strong potential for high replayability, indicating that with time, it could become a standout title in this regard.
- “Give it time; I could see this being a solid game with replayability like no other.”
- “The game lacks the depth needed for true replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
- “After finishing the main story, I found no compelling reasons to replay the game; it feels like a one-and-done experience.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, the limited choices and outcomes make it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is characterized by a lack of guidance, as players navigate without quest target arrows or significant assistance, emphasizing survival and self-directed exploration. This approach may appeal to those who enjoy a more immersive and challenging experience but can leave others feeling lost.
- “There are no quest target arrows, making navigation frustrating.”
- “You're left to fend for yourself, trying to survive without any guidance from the game or quests.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a high level of stability, noting the absence of major bugs or glitches, which reflects positively on the game's performance.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as unexpected and potentially dark, with a suggestion that it may involve controversial or shocking elements. This approach may not resonate with all players, as it straddles the line between humor and discomfort.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game compelling, as it evokes a sense of realism and urgency through the constant need to secure basic resources, akin to the challenges faced in real life. This connection enhances the immersive experience, making players reflect on their own survival instincts.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and audio in the game are highly praised, with users highlighting the exceptional quality of the soundtrack, sound effects, and overall audio experience as top-notch.
- “The sound, audio in general, music, gun sounds, everything is top notch.”